Leo VI the Wise
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Leo VI, also known as Leo the Wise, was Byzantine Emperor from 886 to 912. The second ruler of the Macedonian dynasty, he was very well read, leading to his epithet. During his reign, the renaissance
A mosaic in Hagia Sophia showing Leo VI paying homage to Christ
Leo VI (center) and Basil I (left), from the 12th-century manuscript by John Skylitzes
Gold solidus of Leo VI.
Samonas inciting Emperor Leo against Andronikos Doukas.
Michael III
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Michael III, also known as Michael the Drunkard, was Byzantine emperor from 842 to 867. Michael III was the third and traditionally last member of the Amorian dynasty. He was given the disparaging epi
Leo VI the Wise
…such as the separate office of Roman consul. Born on 19 September 866 to the empress Eudokia Ingerina, Leo was either the illegitimate son of Emperor Michael III or the second son of Michael's successor, Basil I the Macedonian. Eudokia was both Michael III's mistress and Basil's wife. In 867, Michael was…
Solidus of empress Theodora with Thekla and Michael III.
Coronation of the young Michael III, miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 12th century
The Byzantine army led by Michael III lays siege to Samosata.
The Byzantine and Arab armies clash at the Battle of Lalakaon